Product Showcases

New From Knit-Rite

Compressogrip A/K Shrinkers

Knit-Rite announces its most recent innovation, the new Compressogrip A/K Shrinker. These A/K Shrinkers for transfemoral applications provide the same advantages you have enjoyed for decades with Knit-Rite's original B/K Compressogrip Shrinker. The A/K version adds clinical efficacy, lower cost, and greatly reduced inventory compared with other similar products.

Knit-Rite has developed a fabric for the Compressogrip AK that features stretch in all directions for improved fitting qualities with transfemoral applications. Additionally, increased power in the elastic provides a slightly heavier fabric than that used for the B/K Compressogrip Shrinkers. The Compressogrip AK features a sliding belt design for universal right or left applications and is available in small, medium, and large sizes.

New Power Pull Donning Sock

Knit-Rite now offers the Power Pull Donning Sock. The Power Pull is made of a slicker, more supple fabric for the easiest donning ever. The single-piece integral design provides a more direct and effective pull transfer and eliminates stress points for a more durable product. This design is far superior to the common pull-sock design.

The Power Pull is easy to use. Simply reflect the inner layer into the outer layer, don the Power Pull on the limb, insert the "tail" through the valve hole, and pull in with the greatest of ease. Power Pull is easy to care for too. Simply machine wash cool, no bleach, and air dry flat.

Advance Orthopedic Footwear by Soletech

Knit-Rite announces the availability of Advance Orthopedic Footwear by Soletech. Advance represents an evolution in adjustable depth inlay shoes. The goal in development was to offer the most comfortable shoe possible while paying attention to the little details, which can be most irritating to a patient with foot problems.

The EVA shell is lightweight, instantly flexible, and provides excellent cushioning, while the rubber outsole resists abrasion, oil, and is slip resistant. The Advance last provides maximum depth and adjustability for a wide range of feet. Three different insoles are included for flexibility in the fitting; and are also easily removable to accommodate custom orthoses and AFOs.

A fully padded collar with a notch to accommodate the Achilles is positioned to comfortably align with the medial anklebone which is slightly forward of the lateral anklebone. A padded tongue extends to fit more snugly, assuring a more secure fit. Soft supple upper leathers and pigskin leather linings are breathable. Available with Velcro closure, or with D-rings for ease in lacing up the shoe.

For more information, contact:

Knit-Rite Inc.
800.821.3094
www.knitrite.com

Atlas International Ships Axis Prefab Foot Orthotics

Atlas International, an orthotics, materials, and lab equipment distributor, is now shipping the Axis" polypro prefab foot orthotic.

The Axis" orthotic's unique design has been achieved through computer analysis of thousands of cast scans. The result is a device that provides true functional correction in a prefab.

Features include:

• 3º intrinsic forefoot correction;
• 2mm medial heel skive;
• 0/0 spot grind on heel;
• (14mm) heel cup;
• textured finish eliminates the need for a top cover; and
• polypro plastic for easy adjusting.

The Axis is available in men's & women's whole sizes 6-13.

For more information or to place an order, contact:

Atlas International
800.545.6287 " 916.858.3322 " fax: 916.858.3318
11389 Trade Center Drive
Rancho Cordova, CA 95742
www.atlasortho.com

Freedom Innovations Ski Foot Eliminates Ski Boots

Freedom Innovations introduces the Ski Foot, which is the first prosthetic foot designed to click directly into a ski binding, eliminating ski boots altogether.

According to Corona, California, resident Ron Harding, a bilateral amputee who began wearing Freedom's Ski Feet last month and is a ski instructor at Bear Mountain in Big Bear, California, the Ski Foot provides a smooth motion and an added convenience never seen before in the prosthetics industry.

"With the Ski Feet, I just step into my bindings and go," said Harding. "The Ski Foot provides the necessary flex and shock absorption to provide a fluid motion without the rigid shock normally experienced when skiing. Skiing with my Ski Feet is absolutely tremendous."

The Ski Foot, a larger version of the Freedom Series FS3000 FB (Flat Back), comes with its toe and heel configured to fit into standard ski bindings. Additional rubber soles help the Ski Foot grip snow and ice conditions when walking as well. The Ski Foot is available by contacting any SPS representative or factory-direct through Freedom Innovations.

For more information, contact:

SPS
Molly Taylor
Customer Service
800.767.7776, ext. 245

For technical questions, contact:

Jeff Green
Manager, Technical Services
800.767.7776, ext. 141

Freedom Innovations
888.818.6777 " 909.817.0984
www.freedom-innovations.com

Let Complete Professional Office Services Help You

To avoid interrupted, slow, and low reimbursements and financially threatening poor audit results, your practice needs efficient and reliable billing, compliance, and accounting functions.

Complete Professional Office Services (CPOS) provides your practice with state-of-the-art, fully staffed billing, compliance, and accounting functions.  Our services are continuously updated to ensure compliance with all new documentation, billing requirements, and compliance issues being instituted by Medicare and HIPAA.

For more information contact:

Annette Dolza, Customer Liaison
810.629.3151
adolza@cposervice.com " www.cposervice.com

South West Orthopedic Designs

• Less Bulky
• Less Weight
• More Support
• Washable, Breathable
• Abrasion Resistance
• Colors: Beige, Black, Brown, Green & White

The South West Ankle Brace is one of the leading brands of custom thermo-molded ankle braces made for non-operative management of posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, as well as many other foot and ankle pathologies.

Clinical Conditions:

• Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD)
• Ankle arthritis or Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD)
• Tibial tendonitis (posterior or anterior)
• Ankle, subtalor, or midtarsal trauma
• Severe pronation or pes planus
• Talocalcaneal varus or valgus
• Post CVA/Polio Syndrome

5-7 Day Turn Around

For more information, contact:
Chuck Eral
480.332.8120 " fax: 480.664.3521
ceral1@cox.net " www.pttd.com

College Park's Venture Transitions With You!

The compulsion for innovation continually drives College Park to advance technology and performance. Meet the Venture: a paragon of precise engineering that generates performance to suit your dynamic lifestyle without sacrificing comfort. It's the ultimate fusion of power and agility.

Why change your prosthetic foot every time you change your shoes? You need a foot that transitions with you&from the gym to the office or the trail to the pavement. The solution is finally here for the demanding lifestyle.

Life is a venture-live it.

Venture key features include:

• Multiaxial and rotation;
• Energy storing; and
• Adjustable stride control.

For more information, contact:

College Park Industries
800.728.7950 " 586.294.7950
ww.college-park.com

"Little Feet" Plan for Big Impact!

TRS Inc. of Boulder, Colorado, is pleased to introduce an entirely new line of products called "Little Feet." Little Feet are designed to meet the needs of infants and very young children. Little Feet are a bolt-on SACH type design with unique energy dynamics and flexible toes. They are soft to the touch but very stable. A specially designed, removable heel plug provides improved "barefoot" cosmesis. Little Feet are constructed using a proprietary elastomer bonded to a wood core/keel. Little Feet are available in three sizes: 10, 11 and 12 cm and in three colors: Tan, Medium Brown and Dark Complexion. They are competitively priced and available for shipment.

For detailed information or to order, contact:

TRS Inc.
3090 Sterling Circle, Studio A
Boulder, CO, USA 80301
800.279.1865 " 303.444.4720 " fax: 303.444.5372
www.oandp.com/trs